Brownback and Meyers win Kansas congressional primaries
In Kansas primaries Sam Brownback won the Republican nomination for the 2nd District, defeating Bob Bennie 48 to 36 with Joe Hume at 16. Brownback faces former Gov. John Carlin in the fall. Incumbents Jan Meyers and Dan Glickman also won renomination, while Todd Tiahrt and Judy Hancock secured Democratic paths in their districts.
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Six incumbents ousted in Kansas primary vote
TOPEKA AP Primary voters unseated six incumbent state representatives. Conservatives claimed two House seats while defeating Ellen Samuelson of Newton and Nancy Brown’s successor. Freshman Russell Mills of Clearwater also lost in a conservative bid, signaling rising right wing influence in Kansas politics.
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Kansas legislative primaries reshape party balance across districts
Right to Life of Kansas endorsed Daniel Thimesch, beating Mills as conservative Republicans O'Connor and Farmer won easily in other races. In Wyandotte County, Democratic primaries chose five representatives as no Republicans filed. Haley, replacing Watson, defeated Justice. Henderson beat Bruns for a seat with 40 percent. Novak lost to Spangler by 22 votes. Reardon and Dillon were re‑elected. Shallenburger won big amid limited opposition.
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